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ALBANY, N.Y.— New York has added the Atlantic Coast leopard frog, eastern fence lizard and eastern tiger salamander to its protected threatened and endangered species lists. The state’s Department of ...

STAMFORD — There’s probably not much chance that if you grew up in Texas and are of a certain age that you didn’t catch and keep a horned lizard as a pet. Of course, you called it a horny toad because ...

This article was originally on a blog post platform and may be missing photos, graphics or links. See About archive blog posts. A rare tree frog found only in central Panama could soon croak its last, ...

In the mountainous forests of New Guinea, scientists have described a new kind of tree frog whose males sport a single, fleshy spike on their nose. Ladies and gentlemen, meet the northern Pinocchio ...

With more than 131 teams in NCAA Division I-A, not all of them have mascots as simple as Bulldogs, Yellow Jackets, Panthers, and Owls. There's a story behind each mascot. Perhaps you're familiar with ...

Lizards can regrow severed tails, making them the closest relative to humans that can regenerate a lost appendage. But in lieu of the original tail that includes a spinal column and nerves, the ...

In this unique video, we try something you've probably never seen before - fishing with a lizard and a frog. Using simple tools and natural techniques, we explore whether these unexpected creatures ...

the former: 32.3 by 22.8 cm.; 12 3/4 by 9 in. the latter: 32 by 23 cm.; 12 1/2 by 9 in ...